Davies' managerial philosophy (6 replies)

Last night got me thinking about his philosophy and whether this is the problem. He strikes me as someone who wants a great deal of structure and order to a game, so much so that he sacrifices attacking threat for control. This is allied to his fixation with one system 4-2-3-1 even if he doesn't have the right players to play that system. I do worry that he is so set on his philosophy that he cannot see another way and/or react when presented with a challenge in a game like last night. I often hear he is learning but don't see lots of progress in his approach or thinking. Its more to double down on the same way. i appreciate that is has worked consistently over an extended period, but if we want to progress then maybe a greater tactical flexibility is required. And no I'm not bedwetting, just reflecting on what I see from other managers who are already at further on in their careers. I wonder if we have the patience for him to develop and / or he has it in him.